Progression Push-ups
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Get on all fours with your knees and toes bent and touching the floor. Your hips should be above your knees. Your arms should be slightly wider than your shoulders and directly below your shoulders. -
Step 2
Stretch your legs, lift your knees off the floor, and get into a push-up position. -
Step 3
Lower yourself down using your arms and at the bottom of the movement place your knees on the floor. -
Step 4
Push yourself back up using your arms. Once at the top, return your knees back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Progression Push-ups targets Delts, Pecs, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Keep your core tight throughout the movement.
- Avoid flaring your elbows out from your side.
- Find a pushup variation that you find comfortable while performing.
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Incline Pushup
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